tourism

Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip with Friends

Read this before you plan your winter trip with friends.
27 October 2022, 03:15 AM

Top 6 places to visit in Rajshahi city

One of the oldest cities of Bangladesh and seeped in history, Rajshahi is a metropolis known for its unbearable heat during summer, and the abundance of mangoes during the full season. However, Rajshahi can also be a treat for all you travel aficionados out there. The best thing about Rajshahi is that the city itself is calm, and most of the points of interest are in such spots that you can probably fit most of them in a day’s itinerary if you plan your timetable carefully. Here are the top 6 places in Rajshahi city that you should not miss.
26 October 2022, 16:26 PM

5 great places to visit in Bangladesh this autumn

There was a time when one could see, feel, and smell the autumn in all its glory. Nowadays, it often seems as if the country conveniently jumps right into a lukewarm, watery winter from the pits of hellish summer. For those that notice, there still exist some very subtle changes in the temperature, at night and the wee hours of the morning, when people find themselves reaching for their covers and turning off the air conditioners. It is in this brief window of opportunity that 5 of the most beautiful sights of Bangladesh become much more enjoyable to visit.
26 October 2022, 14:08 PM

Temporary tourism ban now imposed at Thanchi, Alikadam upazilas

The Bandarban district administration has imposed a temporary ban on tourism at Thanchi and Alikadam upazilas as part of preventive measures against “underground criminals” in the district.
23 October 2022, 16:14 PM

5 must-see places in Dinajpur

Dinajpur is a place rich with history and archaeological sites. While there may not be many tourist activities, these locations make for a great travel destination with mesmerising insights into history, myth, and past traditions. Additionally, these locations, some now in ruins, are surrounded by untainted natural sights. For tourists and visitors looking to make the trip, here are some places to visit.
22 October 2022, 11:39 AM

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.
19 October 2022, 11:12 AM

Top 5 places to visit in Sitakunda

Well known for its natural beauty, Sitakunda has always been one of the major tourist spots in Bangladesh. Sitakunda is an upazila in Chattogram district hosting the first eco-park of the country. The name of the place itself — Sitakunda is rather intriguing and there are multiple myths behind the origin of the name, but that’s another story! For now, let’s discuss the top 5 places you should visit if you are in Sitakunda.
19 October 2022, 10:57 AM

Your complete guide to visiting the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Bangladesh, and easily one of the best tourist attractions in the country. This mangrove forest is the largest in the world, and is densely populated with various trees, and diverse wildlife. This time of the year — from October to March —is best to visit this treasure trove of natural beauty as the weather is perfect, not too warm with low chances of rain or storm. But how do we get there and what’s there to see? This article shall serve as your guide.
12 October 2022, 11:20 AM

Simple precautions for those looking to travel

There are many things we can do to ensure we come back unscathed from our vacations.
22 August 2022, 15:30 PM

Hiking and Trekking in Bandarban

The greenery of Bandarban offers an ideal escape from the monotony of urban life and is suitable for hiking. Here are some places in Bandarban that should be on every hiker's bucket list.
3 August 2022, 12:02 PM

6 must-have street food to try in Thailand

Street food in Thailand is a prominent feature of any visit to Thailan, for both its variety, cost effectiveness and taste. The indigenous ingredients and relatively cheaper prices attract people from all around the world. During a recent trip to Thailand, I was fortunate to experience this for myself.
8 July 2022, 21:43 PM

Dancing in the storm

In the wake of a looming political and economic storm in Sri Lanka, I took a train to the country’s cultural Kandy, with the intention to learn its popular traditional dance form called Ves Natum. This quest for the silver lining landed me in Amunugama, an ancient village named after the celebrated family of dancers and drummers who once performed at the courts of the Kandyan kings.
8 July 2022, 21:39 PM

"Can't let tourists come to Thailand and say because it's cheap"

Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).
4 July 2022, 15:15 PM

Travelling essentials: Ways to become a responsible tourist

Responsible tourism is all about making better places to live, and visit while letting nature thrive. These days, the terms responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-tourism take centre stage of any discourse regarding travelling and tourism, and for good reasons. There is raising awareness, globally, about the adverse impacts travel can have on the nature, environment, places and people — especially through contributing to climate change, pollution, unsustainable pressure on wildlife and habitats, harming local economies, or even distortion of local customs, cultures and heritage.
16 June 2022, 09:24 AM

"Visa process being simplified to attract foreign tourists"

Work is underway to simplify the visa process to attract foreign tourists to Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation Md Mahbub Ali said today (June 2, 2022).
2 June 2022, 12:15 PM

Bangladesh, India share visions of connecting South, Southeast Asia

Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and India have shared a common vision of connecting South and Southeast Asia through regional projects of water, rail and roadways, as well as sharing of energy, tourism and telecommunication networks.
28 May 2022, 15:30 PM

Air travel, tourism, hospitality sectors expected to bounce back this year

Air travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are expected to turn around this year following immense losses due to Covid-19 pandemic over last two years.
28 May 2022, 14:35 PM

Most Kuakata hotels booked for Eid

Tourism business in Kuakata is expected to be booming during this Eid holiday as the most of the rooms in 130 residential hotels and motels have been booked already.
30 April 2022, 11:04 AM

Bangladeshis constitute 2nd highest number of foreigners visiting India during peak pandemic in 2020

India issued only one case of long-term visa for a minority community from Bangladesh between April 1 and December 31, 2020 against 3,014 and 217 such visas for minority communities from Pakistan and Afghanistan respectively, according to the annual report of the country’s federal Home Ministry.
27 April 2022, 13:24 PM

Thailand may scrap Test & Go to bring in more visitors

Thailand's government is considering scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration next week to attract more visitors and boost the tourism industry.
15 April 2022, 10:28 AM